What does Failbetter Games do?

Failbetter Games is an independent video game studio based in London, UK, founded in 2009 by Alexis Kennedy and Paul Arendt. The studio is known for its narrative-driven games that blend genres like interactive fiction, text adventures, and role-playing games. With a dedicated team of around 15 employees, Failbetter Games focuses on creating immersive stories and unique worlds, often featuring gothic and surreal themes. The studio's flagship title, *Fallen London*, is a free-to-play text adventure set in a Victorian Gothic city. Other notable games include *Sunless Sea*, an exploration RPG set in an underground ocean, and *Sunless Skies*, which takes players on a journey through a cosmic landscape. Their latest release, *Mask of the Rose*, is a romantic visual novel set in the *Fallen London* universe. Failbetter Games also engages with its community through successful Kickstarter campaigns and emphasizes creative independence and long-term sustainability in its operations.